After yet another heartbreaking loss in the National League Division Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves on the outside looking in as the MLB postseason approaches and the Fall Classic game becomes closer.
For the third consecutive year, the team battled their way to a 100-win regular season record, only to lose badly in the postseason to an Arizona Diamondbacks squad that capitalized on every error the Dodgers pitching staff made. Although it was simple to assign the loss on the starting pitchers, the offense never really got going.
With the belief that the “hottest team wins” in the postseason ringing true, veteran infielder Max Muncy has been a member of the Dodgers for a number of years, and this Dodgers squad was virtually unbeatable.
Although the Dodgers were not able to advance to the Championship Series round, Muncy reiterated on Foul Territory that the sport’s spectacle and the postseason’s drama remain must-see television:
“I love baseball, but it’s tough for me.” Being a baseball enthusiast, I can’t think of anything better than watching playoff games – except maybe actually playing the game. However, since we failed to fulfill our obligations, I no longer have that choice, so I will make the most of them.
As the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers compete in the American League, the Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies square off for the National League championship. Muncy made jokes about who he was keeping a careful eye on and who he wouldn’t mind losing to:
“I don’t think I need to mention whose team we’re truly pulling against; I believe there is just one. As you guys are aware.
Despite the previous loss, supporting an in-division opponent is still possible. However, the Dodgers and Astros have a strong enough history to make it acceptable if they also withdraw.
Max Muncy’s postseason output while playing for the Dodgers
Since joining the Dodgers, Muncy has established himself as a vital member of manager Dave Roberts’ starting lineup for the postseason.
In 46 career postseason games since 2018, Muncy has a.857 on-base plus slugging percentage, 10 home runs, 29 RBI, 30 runs scored, and 39 walks. From his walk-off home run against the Boston Red Sox in the 18th inning of Game 3 of the 2018 World Series, he has had many memorable moments.
In the NL Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves, Muncy made a lasting impression for the Dodgers during their 2020 World Series journey. He recorded a 1.043 OPS with two home runs, two doubles, and six RBI as they pulled off a comeback to qualify for the Fall Classic.
Ten postseason home runs, which is good for fourth place on the Dodgers all-time list, ties Muncy with Steve Garvey.